19-Year-Old Max Jones Went From Facing Homelessness To Receiving Several Full Ride College Scholarships
Despite his circumstances, high schooler Max Jones never gave up.
Jones was brought up in a challenging environment where money was scarce and having a roof over his head was not guaranteed, WDTV 5 reports. He was raised by a single mother and lived with his half-siblings.
“She did work a lot when we were growing up, an extreme amount,” Jones told the outlet.
When times got their toughest he made the decision to leave his home state of North Carolina and move to Richmond, VA. While attending George Wythe High School in Richmond, and wearing the same clothes in rotation, Jones at one point was living out of his car, which he purchased with his earnings from working at a restaurant.
“I went through a lot,” he said to WDTV 5. “I was homeless for a long period of time.”
Jones did receive support at times, sleeping in different homes and occasionally receiving food and a complimentary hotel stay, thanks to the generosity of mentors and teachers.
“It wasn’t every single day but every other day when they could,” Jones said to WDTV 5.
Leading up to graduation, Jones received a breakthrough from New Life Deliverance Tabernacle Pastor Robert Winfrey, who opened up the church doors and allowed Jones to rest, shower, and eat, with meals provided.
